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There will be crafting for young and old alike with three upcoming course offerings in Franklin County through Rend Lake College’s Community Education Department.

"Kids Crafts: Easter" will be offered from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Benton Consolidated High School Room 109. "Kids Crafts: Mother’s Day" will be held Tuesday, May 4, at the same time and location.

According to RLC Community Education Director Dawn Gibson, there will be a variety of craft and cooking projects that require only imagination and enthusiasm. Each course costs $9 plus a $5 supply fee to the instructor.

Participants of these courses will craft items and cook food related to these two holidays.

Learn about the world of gourd art with "Gourd Art: Birdhouse," to be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 19, at the Franklin County Housing Authority Community Room. The course costs $12 plus a $10 supply fee.

Participants in this class will learn how to grow gourds in addition to preservation techniques and preparation for decorative use. Attendees will create their own gourd birdhouse to accent a home or yard.

For more information about these courses or to register, contact Gibson at (618) 437-5321, Ext. 1267, or toll-free (in-district only) at 1-800-369-5321, Ext. 1267.